The conversation explored what it means for Black people to navigate public space, and highlighted the importance of integrating race into discussions on active transportation. The general consensus was that meaningful engagement and inclusion can’t happen when treating those two topics as entirely separate.

(For a deeper discussion of how race issues affect bicycling accessibility, be sure to follow our series highlighting research by Charles Brown and James Sinclair of Rutgers University.)

The #MoveEquity chat also touched on a few specific issues, such as how to include youth voices in active transportation initiatives, as well as how to address concerns of gentrification.